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Planning and Explanation

Student can describe in detail at any point during the painting process how s/he envisions the final product and how they intend to reach their goal. Very focused and goal-oriented.

Student can somewhat describe how s/he envisions the final product and can describe some of the steps s/he will use to reach the goal. Focused with some planning.

Student can describe how s/he envisions the final product but finds it difficult to describe how s/he will reach that goal. Has set a goal, but let's things evolve in somewhat random manner.

Student has thought very little about the project. Is present but is not invested in the product.

 

Design/Composition

Student applies design principles (such as unity, contrast, balance, movement, direction, emphasis, and center of interest) with great skill.

Student applies design principles (such as unity, contrast, balance, movement, direction, emphasis, and center of interest) with fair skill.

Student tries to apply design principles (such as unity, contrast, balance, movement, direction, emphasis, and center of interest) but the overall result is not pleasing.

The student does not appear to be able to apply most design principles to his/her own work.

 

Color Choices

Choice and application of color shows an advanced knowledge of color relationships. Color choice enhances the idea being expressed.

Choice and application of color shows knowledge of color relationships. Colors are appropriate for the idea being expressed.

Choice and application of color shows knowledge of color relationships. Colors are, however, NOT appropriate for the idea being expressed.

Student needs to work on learning color relationships and using that knowledge in his/her work.

 

Creativity

Student has taken the technique being studied and applied it in a way that is totally his/her own. The student's personality/voice comes through.

Student has taken the technique being studied and has used source material as a starting place. The student's personality comes through in parts of the painting.

Student has copied some painting from the source material. There is little evidence of creativity, but the student has done the assignment.

Student has not made much attempt to meet the requirements of the assignment.

 

Painting Skill

Application of paint is preplanned and done in a a logical, sequential manner.

Paint is applied in a careful, logical manner. Colors remain sharp and texture is evident.

Control is somewhat lacking. A few drips, ragged edges and failure of certain areas of pattern/texture may be evident.

Student needs to work on controlling paint and preplanning paint application. Muddy colors, ragged edges, lack of texture, drips and/or blobs are evident throughout the painting.